Ludvig Holm is a founding partner of Westerberg & Partners and a distinguished litigator specializing in intellectual property law, with a particular focus on patent and trademark litigation. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of technical fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, explosives, fintech, power transmission, and beyond. Ludvig has represented clients in some of Sweden’s most complex and high-stakes IP disputes.
His in-depth understanding of both legal intricacies and business imperatives enables him to provide strategic, pragmatic advice tailored to each client’s unique needs. Clients commend Ludvig for his sharp litigation instincts and forward-thinking approach, describing him as being “three moves ahead” in anticipating and countering opposing strategies.
Before co-founding Westerberg & Partners, Ludvig gained valuable in-house experience during a secondment at Electronic Arts, where he advised on legal aspects of video game development. This experience has informed his adept handling of IP and contractual matters within the video game industry.
As part of assisting his broad international network, Ludvig has also helped several foreign clients obtain evidence from Sweden under the Hague Convention for Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters.
Ludvig is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Swedish Anti-Counterfeiting Group (SACG), the European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW), the International Trademark Association (INTA), the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), and the Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (SFIR).
Recent recognition includes:
Ranked by Chambers and Partners in their Global guide 2025 with clients saying “Ludvig is an extremely sharp litigator with fantastic litigation instincts. He is a strategic thinker and pragmatic in his advice” and “Ludvig is always three moves ahead and constantly thinking outside of the box to obtain the client’s desired result.”
Ranked as a Leading Partner by Legal 500 with client saying ‘Ludvig Holm is the stand-out individual, delivering first-class service with skill and aplomb’ (2025) and ‘Ludvig Holm has extensive experience and understanding of our business (game development), providing pragmatic and to-the-point advice.’ (2023).
Referred to in World Trademark Review (2023) as “a real rising star with a fantastic reputation for success. He is leading the next generation of partners in Sweden. Ludvig is a trusted ally to his ever-expanding client list and is certainly somebody you would want on your side in the courtroom.” and described as “A smart, diligent and dedicated litigator, Ludvig Holm finds ways of turning the opposing party’s arguments to his advantage” (WTR 2024)
Ranked by IAM Patent 1000 in band silver in Litigation with sources saying that “Ludvig Holm has proven to be a committed and reliable partner from the very beginning. He recognises issues at lightning speed and combines good approaches to solutions” (2025) and described him as someone who “produces great work and gives solid, clear and practical advice at every turn” (2021), “The bright and personable Holm showcases the highest level of commitment to his clientele and ensures that all his advice aligns with their wider commercial objectives” (2022), and that “Ludvig Holm is a pragmatic and dedicated practitioner who always puts his clientele’s needs front and centre (2023)”. “The hard-hitting litigator is involved in high-profile patent matters on behalf of an array of sectors, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals and fintech.” (2024)
Ranked in band two by Top Ranked Legal under “IP: Patents: Contentious” and “IP: trademarks: contentious”
Awarded “European Cross-border Patent Litigation Team of the Year” jointly with the international team for our work for Illumina (2022).
Ranked Patent Star 2025 by IP STARS from Managing IP.
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